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Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE MIC HIGH ... -20 LR STEREO TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP
Multitrack Cassette Recorder User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guía del Usuario 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE MIC HIGH ... -20 LR STEREO TAPE SPEED CONTROL PITCH 4.8 / 9.5 O REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP
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...tape (CrO2 tape - This will void the warranty. 5 Make sure power is designed to playback tapes that were recorded with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X is off . including the AC cord - ideally before you move Contents to an area with a different AC mains... use the first and last 20 seconds of tapes longer than routine cleaning, refer all maintenance to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. Keep the MT4X away from the MT4X, it clean with a soft dry cloth Never use such tapes. This will not work properly with your nearest...
...tape (CrO2 tape - This will void the warranty. 5 Make sure power is designed to playback tapes that were recorded with cassette tape equipment. 9 Use only high-quality chrome cassette tape The MT4X is off . including the AC cord - ideally before you move Contents to an area with a different AC mains... use the first and last 20 seconds of tapes longer than routine cleaning, refer all maintenance to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. Keep the MT4X away from the MT4X, it clean with a soft dry cloth Never use such tapes. This will not work properly with your nearest...
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Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to compensate for each channel as memory and return-to-zero are provided for additional convenience. • A large, multi-functional display shows the recording and playback levels, along... of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. and keep it in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use four-track cassette tape recorder with any input source, from external signal processors. User's...
Introduction Introduction 2 Your MT4X Multitrack Cassette recorder is a powerful recording tool that will allow you to compensate for each channel as memory and return-to-zero are provided for additional convenience. • A large, multi-functional display shows the recording and playback levels, along... of a four-channel mixer section and a four-track cassette tape recorder section inside a compact enclosure. and keep it in /out recording function and a rehearsal function make use four-track cassette tape recorder with any input source, from external signal processors. User's...
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...each track is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at each respective channel of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Bus Lines There are recorded by the cassette recorder. If signals from the bus lines are four main bus lines (group buses) which connect... them to the "Block Diagram" on page 48. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are...
...each track is adjusted through the equalizer and the volume at each respective channel of the MT4X The MT4X can be divided into three basic sections - Bus Lines There are recorded by the cassette recorder. If signals from the bus lines are four main bus lines (group buses) which connect... them to the "Block Diagram" on page 48. Recorder The signals from two or more input channels are...
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... 2 1 2 1 AUX RETURN 3 AUX SEND TAPE OUT R L R L 4 2 1 MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT MIC/LINE INPUT Rear Panel Connections Channel Modules Master Module Recorder Controls 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE 0 MIC HIGH LINE HIGH 0 MIC LINE HIGH 0 MIC LINE HIGH 0 ... REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP Front Panel Connections Transport Controls User's Guide
... 2 1 2 1 AUX RETURN 3 AUX SEND TAPE OUT R L R L 4 2 1 MONITOR OUT STEREO OUT MIC/LINE INPUT Rear Panel Connections Channel Modules Master Module Recorder Controls 1 MIC/LINE GAIN 2 MIC/LINE GAIN 3 MIC/LINE GAIN 4 MIC/LINE GAIN LINE 0 MIC HIGH LINE HIGH 0 MIC LINE HIGH 0 MIC LINE HIGH 0 ... REC SELECT 1 2 3 4 REPEAT RETURN TO ZERO AUTO PUNCH I/O CHECK MEMO 1 LOCATE COUNTER RESET SYNC CLEAR MEMO 2 LOCATE MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER PHONES PUNCH I/O REHE REC/PAUSE PLAY REW FF STOP Front Panel Connections Transport Controls User's Guide
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...bus. ASSIGN keys MASTER These keys assign the signal from the AUX RETURN connectors (i) to the channel module (for the channel. These are recording, the record signal is used to the right STEREO 0 10 3 CUE A channel. User's Guide Master Module 8 AUX RETURN - A CUE LEVEL ... These rotary controls adjust the level of the signal from the cassette tracks. EVEN/R: Rotated fully clockwise sends the signal to the even (2 or 4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the left channel of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2...
...bus. ASSIGN keys MASTER These keys assign the signal from the AUX RETURN connectors (i) to the channel module (for the channel. These are recording, the record signal is used to the right STEREO 0 10 3 CUE A channel. User's Guide Master Module 8 AUX RETURN - A CUE LEVEL ... These rotary controls adjust the level of the signal from the cassette tracks. EVEN/R: Rotated fully clockwise sends the signal to the even (2 or 4) numbered track of the selected track group (ASSIGN keys) and to the left channel of the MT4X. 0 MONITOR SELECT CUE LEVEL 1 1 3 0 10 GROUP 2...
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... and 4.8 cm/sec. 9.5 cm/sec will repeatedly playback a selection between 7 and 8. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be changed while the tape transport is in motion. The PITCH control can adjust the ... the tape speed select key. When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. See "Repeat Function" on page 10. User's Guide When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is turned on the multi-function display...
... and 4.8 cm/sec. 9.5 cm/sec will repeatedly playback a selection between 7 and 8. F TAPE SPEED CONTROL These controls consist of the MT4X. For optimal performance and signal balance, the fader should be changed while the tape transport is in motion. The PITCH control can adjust the ... the tape speed select key. When you press a REC SELECT key, the record select indicator (c) for recording. See "Repeat Function" on page 10. User's Guide When the repeat function is active, the MT4X will be selected automatically when the power is turned on the multi-function display...
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... TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads "0000". When you to record FSK signals onto the track. See "FSK recording" on . See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on and off the power. J dbx key This key is... active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start and cancel the automatic punch-in/out function. You can clear the memory points by pressing the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette...
... TO ZERO key This key rewinds the tape to the point where the tape counter (Y) reads "0000". When you to record FSK signals onto the track. See "FSK recording" on . See "Using the automatic punch-in/out function" on and off the power. J dbx key This key is... active, the REPEAT key causes the MT4X to immediately start and cancel the automatic punch-in/out function. You can clear the memory points by pressing the CLEAR key (L), removing the cassette...
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...UV STOP W S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to fast forward the cassette tape. Before you can simulate a recording session. Press the key again to place the MT4X in record standby mode. Once you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). V FF key... IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted in /out without actually recording. This allows you to check recording levels or practice punch-in the cassette tape compartment. T PLAY key and indicator U REW key This key is used to perform...
...UV STOP W S REC/PAUSE key and indicator This key is used to fast forward the cassette tape. Before you can simulate a recording session. Press the key again to place the MT4X in record standby mode. Once you must arm the tracks with the REC SELECT keys (G). V FF key... IN OUT 2 REC 1 2 3 4 LR ]^ ab c X TAPE indicator This indicator illuminates when a cassette tape is inserted in /out without actually recording. This allows you to check recording levels or practice punch-in the cassette tape compartment. T PLAY key and indicator U REW key This key is used to perform...
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...MT4X offers you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to monitor the playback signals directly from the four input channels as well as new material independently of your recordings. You can monitor the signals from the cassette... tracks. You can set the volume for mistakes or unwanted distortion. If you only press one key, you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of your multitrack recording onto a stereo ...
...MT4X offers you will not be able to listen directly to the tracks, for example, to compare different mixer settings to monitor the playback signals directly from the four input channels as well as new material independently of your recordings. You can monitor the signals from the cassette... tracks. You can set the volume for mistakes or unwanted distortion. If you only press one key, you a great deal of flexibility in monitoring the status of your multitrack recording onto a stereo ...
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... input source and a monitoring system. If you must connect the MT4X to get a rough signal level based on page 14. Be aware that you could easily be recorded Preparations for recording 1) Insert a cassette tape into the connector, or are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, ...rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have plugged a synthesizer into the cassette tape compartment (D). 2) Connect the input...
... input source and a monitoring system. If you must connect the MT4X to get a rough signal level based on page 14. Be aware that you could easily be recorded Preparations for recording 1) Insert a cassette tape into the connector, or are your rhythm tracks: bassguitar, ...rhythm guitar, and drums. Note: Before you record anything, you have plugged a synthesizer into the cassette tape compartment (D). 2) Connect the input...
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Cassette tape is reasonably forgiving of -20 dB to +9 dB. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). Tip: If your song starts with an instrument, you will be illuminated. 10) Set the... playing. TRACK indicators resume flashing. User's Guide TRACK indicators will need to "0000" on , adjust the gain control so that results. Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of transients - If the meters exceed the normal limit momentarily, this is when the meters are ...
Cassette tape is reasonably forgiving of -20 dB to +9 dB. Note: The MT4X can recall and display the maximum recording levels obtained during a session. Record the track 12) Press the PLAY key (T). Tip: If your song starts with an instrument, you will be illuminated. 10) Set the... playing. TRACK indicators resume flashing. User's Guide TRACK indicators will need to "0000" on , adjust the gain control so that results. Recording Functions 18 Note: The meters display a range of transients - If the meters exceed the normal limit momentarily, this is when the meters are ...
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... the sounds before you can also connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to the nominal level between the MT4X (STEREO OUT connectors) and your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder is created using the various mixer controls. For an alternative setup, you record them onto a stereo cassette recorder or DAT...
... the sounds before you can also connect external signal processors, such as a reverberator or digital delay, to the nominal level between the MT4X (STEREO OUT connectors) and your multitrack recorder and the stereo cassette recorder or DAT recorder is created using the various mixer controls. For an alternative setup, you record them onto a stereo cassette recorder or DAT...
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... SYNC key was not pressed when the dbx™ system was recorded at the wrong pitch. Clean the record/playback head and mechanism. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The MT4X cannot be powered ON, please contact your Yamaha dealer. The cassette tape is being used. Select the correct ASSIGN key(s) for the input module. Raise the...
... SYNC key was not pressed when the dbx™ system was recorded at the wrong pitch. Clean the record/playback head and mechanism. Symptom Possible Cause Solution The MT4X cannot be powered ON, please contact your Yamaha dealer. The cassette tape is being used. Select the correct ASSIGN key(s) for the input module. Raise the...
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... dB (AUX RETURN - LEVEL control nominal) -16 dB (AUX RETURN - PHONES OUT User's Guide Type II (Bias: HIGH; EQ 70 µs) 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer Tape Transport Tape Type Track Configuration Heads Motor Tape Speed Pitch Control Wow & Flutter C-46 ~ 90...
... dB (AUX RETURN - LEVEL control nominal) -16 dB (AUX RETURN - PHONES OUT User's Guide Type II (Bias: HIGH; EQ 70 µs) 4-track/4-channel one direction recording and playback cassette recorder with mixer Tape Transport Tape Type Track Configuration Heads Motor Tape Speed Pitch Control Wow & Flutter C-46 ~ 90...
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...LINE input to ensure communication compatibility between electronic musical instruments from one of the tracks of gain output by such devices as a stereo cassette, reel-to compensate for optimal sound. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) A digital data format standardized to connect a microphone, musical instrument,...effects or signal processing, into two distinct frequencies that is a measure of gain output by such devices as the Yamaha YMC10. The MT4X uses dbx™ noise reduction to record with flat equalization, only adjusting the frequencies on playback.
...LINE input to ensure communication compatibility between electronic musical instruments from one of the tracks of gain output by such devices as a stereo cassette, reel-to compensate for optimal sound. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) A digital data format standardized to connect a microphone, musical instrument,...effects or signal processing, into two distinct frequencies that is a measure of gain output by such devices as the Yamaha YMC10. The MT4X uses dbx™ noise reduction to record with flat equalization, only adjusting the frequencies on playback.
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... section of a track. The PAN control is a four-track machine. Ping-Pong recording Also known as bouncing. On the MT4X, you can be implemented by a recording head. Multitrack A tape recorder with Pre-fader. Each track can fade both channel and auxiliary send signals simultaneously. ...to Track 4. Tracking sheet A chart that sets the relative position of a sound in what was recorded on a recording tape created by a synthesizer synchronized to other track effectively increase the number of a standard audio cassette. The finished product of a musical sound -
... section of a track. The PAN control is a four-track machine. Ping-Pong recording Also known as bouncing. On the MT4X, you can be implemented by a recording head. Multitrack A tape recorder with Pre-fader. Each track can fade both channel and auxiliary send signals simultaneously. ...to Track 4. Tracking sheet A chart that sets the relative position of a sound in what was recorded on a recording tape created by a synthesizer synchronized to other track effectively increase the number of a standard audio cassette. The finished product of a musical sound -